LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Close Bros; Goldman reinitiates HSBC

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday:

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FTSE 100

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BofA raises BAE Systems price target to 2,445 (2,330) pence - ’buy’

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Goldman Sachs...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 09:23


Gemfields focuses on rebuilding after suffers another annual loss

Gemfields Group Ltd on Thursday reported another annual loss, though narrower, as operational disruptions in Mozambique and Zambia weighed on performance.

The London-based miner and marketer...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 09:15


Early market roundup: Shares lower amid uncertainty on MidEast; oil up

Stock prices opened lower in London on Thursday as the price of Brent oil rose amid uncertainty regarding the ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran;...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 09:14


Next nudges up profit view despite caution on Middle East disruption

Next PLC on Thursday hailed an ‘exceptional’ financial year, with profit ahead of guidance, boosted by bumper international growth and a strong end-of-season sale.

The Leicester,...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 09:11


UK blocks Chinese firm’s plans to build wind turbines in Scotland

Guangdong, China-based firm Ming Yang has been blocked by the UK government from building what would have been the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility...

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 08:45


TRADING UPDATES: Idox notes UK approval of acquisition by Frankel

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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CVS Group PLC - Norfolk, England-based...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 22:50


TRADING UPDATES: 88 Energy plans fundraise; Cobra enters next phase

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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88 Energy Ltd - Australia-based, Alaska-focused...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 21:01


TRADING UPDATES: Forgent completes cost optimisation programme

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Premier African Minerals Ltd - developer...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 19:05


EARNINGS AND TRADING: UK Oil & Gas to collaborate with Wales & West Utilities

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Kakuzi PLC -...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 18:39


IN BRIEF: Marula enters Kinusi copper purchase contract with Traxys

Marula Mining PLC - London-based Africa-focused mining and development company - Subsidiary Takela Mining Tanzania Ltd enters into a purchase contract with global metals trading...

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 18:37


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